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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1901
Page
3
A chipped note details a district effort tied to education and public safety. It mentions vendors, residences, and street names, with emphasis on a meeting near the Washington Avenue area and the Mall safety day for students.
A crowded slate of activities fills the weekend with a concert at Carpenters’ Tall and a Civic Street event on Savontom avenue. Also listed are church services, Knights events, and a Good Shepherd sermon at Green Rides with multiple speakers and a communal bake sale.
A village meeting is scheduled Friday morning at 1 o clock in the Voune Women s Guild rooms. The Foreign Missionary Society of the Bike Presbyterian church plans a 30th anniversary Friday night at Mee f HK Taylor s home with a program. The Habneniaon hospital committee announces a Meckial club event under Madame Timerban Handolph s direction featuring a series of entertainments. Proceeds support the hospital and its benevolent work.
Mr Aughes delivered a sermon titled the greatest work in the world Foreign Missions at Adame Avenue chapel using a world map to show religious coverage. He cited a world population around 1.1 billion with 40 million Protestant members supporting 6,000 missionaries and 4,400 native workers.
Green Ridge Woodmen of Aner jed marked their first anniversary with a Stag entertainment and smoker in Mason hall on Dickson avenue. Over 200 members and guests attended as 20 new members were obligated, with Charles A. Hartley entertaining and Dee imitations noted. Officers and committee members were named, and a prayerful toast and a prosperous future for the lodge were voiced.
The Board of Trade announces lectures and demonstrations by Mies Emily Marion Colling titled Art of Cooking by Cas of How to Make Cooking Busy. These sessions begin the week of May 20 at S07 Linden Street, daily at o clock, hosted by The Sercuton Gag and Water Go.
The case pits John P. Powger against Meadow Brook Water Co allied with Scranton Gas and Water. The dispute centers on a tunnel under a fountain bursts, the signing of a contract while intoxicated, and whether Fowler Williams forfeited tools or signed an agreement at an unclear time. Witness testimonies focus on signatures, ownership of machinery, and alleged releases. The verdict for the plaintiff in a related case was $1454.25, with other juries unable to reach agreement.
Judgment entered by agreement in a case involving the County Bavirige Bank and Trivet company against Elia Wilson executrix. Plaintiff awarded $4400 with interest from date.
The case shows Alva M Quick suing Nik Hil Cond and Iron Co for 100 damages filed yesterday by his next friend Gorge E H Quick father. Attorney Wella represents plaintiff. Also William Shein sues Max Rutiski for 000 damages. McDonald and McAndrew defend. Shein rented a Keyser Ave house, moved in, then Rutisk evicted him and seized belongings, he claims.
An aliis subpoena directed in the divorce case Hers tha D. Hamilton versus Charles Wilminton. Publication directed in Minnie Thoms versus James Thomas and Walter Wright versus Margaret Wright. A decree rule in Mary Myers versus Stephen Myers. In divorce was planted.
Jute Troy and C G Rogar were joined as plaintiffs in the minimis proceedings against councilmen. Ex City Solicitor Vosburg moved to amend the record before Judge Carpenter, with no opposition, and the motion was allowed.
Judge Carpenter signed an order discharging seven prisoners from the county jail after their cases were ignored by the grand jury. The names listed include Whee peaces futtlelb Wolb and others such as Pnaufel Botlas David Roberts Joseph More tiska Joseph Nuarvitaki Sam Mar rade and Nick Pollitt.
Fragmentary OCR text lists several names and places including Frederick Wear, Taylor Avenue, Helena, and Dickson City. No coherent event or full sentences emerge. readable items are scattered and uncontested.
Fragmentary OCR details a court case involving Armen Abeenor and George Wy Headed by a committee with embezzlement allegations. The document mentions appeal rules and deadlines but overall text is garbled with missing names and actions.
The United States circuit court master reports on two rulings. One favors the plaintiff in a dispute involving Wot Hienmewek Abu thal Lite Donsieinee and Wickes-Shirre's Wealthiy, with details of policy, medical exams, and misrepresentation cited. The second case, in the United States court, concerns Alisha A. Covey versus John Jermyn et al over coal hands damages, with Judge Acheson noting insufficient diligence and dismissing the suit.
Reports of President Owens and Secretary Evans were presented during the day as the second session of the national Ivorites convention met in Taylor. The treasury stood at 6407.55 with 759 members buried and 1590.51 donated to orphans and bereaved families. A banquet and musical program honored visiting delegates at Welsh church.
A report from April shows liver beer sales by Central Pennsylvania Brewing Co and Robinson’s Sons Brewery remained steady or rose slightly despite higher licenses and reform efforts. City saloons have declined, but overall consumption shows no clear drop, with industry observers noting closures and price increases impact ordering.
Fragmentary ad style notes contain garbled phrases about headache capsules. The text mentions a box, guarantee, and vague product promises but lacks coherent details such as brand, dosage, or clear claims. No identifiable persons or organizations are asserted.
Fragmentary text from a lodge notice references members and a greeting event. The readable phrases appear ceremonial with unclear dates or actions. Further context would clarify the exact nature and participants of the notice.
M J Norton of Newark once of Scranton was arrested on a larceny charge stemming from a missing item found in a pocket after a night with Peter Cannon. Kate Howe issued the warrant accusing Norton of stealing the item, Norton denies the accusation and posted bail of $20 for court appearance.
An urban classified style message at 1l4 Washington Ave Scranton touts selling a “good Wino” and urges readers to call for prices and terms. The note mentions J. We and Guernsey Prep and promotes smoking the new Kieu cigar with a sales pitch.
The article discusses title insurance as a safeguard for prospective purchasers, noting it protects against defects found during title search and limits litigation costs. It emphasizes indemnification for losses from title problems and disputes over property rights.
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